The Caisee d’Epargne rider Mauricio Soler (who joined the team in 2010) was involved in a head on collision with a car and is now in the hospital.

The accident occurred on Wednesday while he was on a training ride. He was almost home when he was hit head-on. Media reports have stated that he was unable to avoid the car when they collided head-on.

I feel a little bitter,” Soler told Colombian television. “Let’s hope everything turns out the way it should.”

Although the crash appears to not be very serious with Soler only suffering roadrash. He was still taken to the hospital to make sure their was nothing more serious wrong with him.

The Police reported that they arrested the driver of the car, and that they might press reckless driving charges.

Bicycle.net wishes Soler a speedy and complete recovery.